Why heavy metal testing is critical for peptides
Peptides are commonly synthesized using solid-phase chemistry involving reagents, catalysts, and solvents that may introduce trace metal impurities such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, or mercury.
Without proper testing, these contaminants can remain undetected and pose risks to research integrity, downstream applications, and brand credibility.
What this testing helps you achieve
Product Safety
Detect harmful heavy metals that may compromise peptide safety.
Supplier Verification
Compare vendors and ensure raw materials meet quality expectations.
Quality Control
Strengthen QC programs with contaminant screening.
Batch Consistency
Verify lot-to-lot consistency in peptide manufacturing.
Brand Protection
Avoid reputational damage from contaminated products.
Analytical Confidence
Support your COAs with additional contaminant verification.
Common use cases
Heavy metal analysis is highly recommended for:
- Research peptides and blends
- Bulk peptide powders
- Supplier qualification testing
- Pre-release quality control
- COA enhancement for customers
Add heavy metal testing to your peptide analysis
$100 per sample • Combine with IPN, endotoxin, or sterility testing